When the ownership group headed by Chuck Greenberg and Nolan Ryan won the rights to the Texas Rangers at auction last August, it seemed as though Greenberg would become a pivotal part of the Rangers' organization for a long time.

Just over a year later, Greenberg was forced to watch the Rangers' second-straight World Series run from home, having resigned as CEO and managing partner of the club back in March.

“I have such affection for so many people in the organization. I was happy for all their success during the year. I was rooting them on and I was disappointed they weren’t able to get that last strike, Greenberg told the Jewish Chronicle. “At the same time, it was difficult not to be a part of it.”

Greenberg's departure was apparently the result of a series of missteps that caused a rift between him and the rest the Rangers' of upper management. Greenberg reportedly took a much more active role in baseball operations than many within the organization expected.

“It was an unfortunate situation that was very disappointing because it was something I had really put my heart and soul into for 22 months," Greenberg said. "As I look back, I have no significant regrets or instances where I would have done anything of any significance differently. Everything I did was about doing the right thing and treating people the right way."

Greenberg is still indirectly involved with the Rangers because he owns the club's advanced-A minor league affiliate in Myrtle Beach, though he no longer has any stake in the big-league club. But despite his unceremonious ouster, Greenberg seems to look back on his time with in Arlington fondly.

“I was proud to play some role, but as much as anything, I was proud to have foreseen the opportunity before the current success was apparent," Greenberg said. "All the people told me why the Rangers wouldn’t draw and I just wouldn’t believe it. To get involved early, see it to a conclusion, go through that long process, then see the success, was a very rewarding feeling.”

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